HB4953 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DRUG DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
Last Action
4/10/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 120/56  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act. In provisions concerning restrictions on transactions, provides that prescription drugs furnished by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor licensed under the Act may be delivered only to the business address of a licensee registered with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, to the premises listed on a license, or, if the Department has received notice that the licensee has authorized a health care entity to receive the prescription drugs, to the address of a health care entity (instead of only to the premises listed on the license). Provides that "health care entity" means an entity where medical, dental, or veterinary services are provided by a licensed practitioner and where the licensed practitioner is responsible for the receipt, storage, and use of drugs.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Provides that prescription drugs that are controlled substances furnished by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor licensed under the Act may be delivered only to a registered place of business or professional practice, as required by the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
2/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
2/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
2/25/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
2/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/19/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
3/19/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
3/20/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/25/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
4/07/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/07/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/08/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
4/10/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
4/10/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2026SenateReferred to Assignments